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Before British rule, taluqdars held what share of Awadh's villages?
A67 per cent
B50 per cent
C38 per cent
D85 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 67 per cent
Taluqdars held 67 per cent of Awadh's villages before the British, a share that fell sharply after the Summary Settlement.
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